Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives

Details Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives

1995-06-07

1996-06-11

Walsh, Donald P.

Ammunition and explosives

Miscellaneous

588900, B09B 300, F42B 3300

Patent

active

055245455

ABSTRACT:
A process for photolytic degradation of the organic and nitrogenous components of high explosives in organic solvent is described. The process can be applied with a module photolytic apparatus so that munitions can be destroyed without endangering the environment or toxifying large quantities of water. An apparatus is also disclosed.

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